Excalibur Primary School vs Westwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excalibur Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
Westwood Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Excalibur Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, North West | Westwood Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 2,286 | #1079 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1825 of 15,697 | #8590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 242 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.excalibur.cheshire.sch.uk | www.westwood.theharmonytrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Excalibur Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 47.4).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 73%).
- •Excalibur Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excalibur Primary School better than Westwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Excalibur Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 47.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Excalibur Primary School and Westwood Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Excalibur Primary School: 242. Westwood Academy: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excalibur Primary School and Westwood Academy rank in North West?
Excalibur Primary School is 232nd of 2,286 and Westwood Academy is 1079th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).